Well here we are - back in Perth! Gonna "stay" in Perth for now, and then we'll be "jumping" back to Singapore for a bit - as I've got some tulip pics to share soon!
Anyway - today's post is on some of the nitty gritty details of Fremantle that I've somehow managed to miss despite going there almost weekly. This time, however, I was more observant, and managed to capture some of these details! I've compiled them here!
First up - there was an annual Chilli Festival (hosted by Araluen Botanic Gardens) going on in Fremantle in March...and I spotted this poster right outside my favourite paella stall! I really wanted to go, but when I found out that it was expensive, I had to abandon that option altogether...and went on a photo-taking rampage instead! Had a good time taking pics of Fremantle - it's always beautiful no matter what...
One of the previously dilapidated buildings has had a makeover! Now there're gorgeous murals on the empty spaces, and it's become even more popular amongst couples taking wedding pics :)
According to the Chinese zodiac - it's the year of the Horse! And it just happens to be MY year (since I'm born in the year of the Horse)! I was particularly delighted when I saw this beautiful stallion on top of a roof...since I've constantly been reminding myself to live life like a horse! Empowerment indeed!
Found this yellow and blue building - this was previously Sadlier's Warehouse/Customs Agency and was built between 1881 and 1885. It's currently a residential building. This building serves as a good backdrop for photoshoots, and I've seen some models posing here before...
The intricate details on one of the buildings - now belonging to Notre Dame University. I like the little mermaid figurines on the window ledge! And of course - I'm really impressed by the beautiful details! Ever since I came back from Vienna, I've been looking out for such details...
Unfortunately I missed the Fremantle Street Arts Festival as I went back to Singapore for the Easter break, but before I left, I spotted this busker on the streets...and it looks like she is a tad too early for the Street Arts festival! She was really cute - she blew a kiss at me and posed when I tried taking pics of her!
Second hand bookshops are definitely my favourite hangout spots! Firstly - they're cosy. Secondly - they always have rare books which I usually can't find in bookstores or online. And of course, some of 'em have got interesting concepts and artefacts...
For example - Elizabeth's Bookstores along the Cappuccino Strip has this idea in which classic novels are wrapped up in brown paper, and some clues of the novels are written on the brown paper...this way, readers have to guess the title of the novel, and it also serves as a surprise for them! Of course - other cool stuff include a vintage typewriter...and a quote for people to enjoy (as seen in the 3rd pic below). The quote changes every so often, and I'm always on a lookout for a new quote!
I usually go to Elizabeth's to have a look every now and then. Another bookstore which I often visit is Campbell's Bookstores along High Street. This is a small second-hand bookstore tucked away in one of the corners of High Street, and it contains lots of rare titles of different genres. This is the place where I bought my Julie Andrews autobiography, as well as some other books.
I really enjoy the ambience of Campbell's - and of course, I love being surrounded by books! I'm now on the lookout for more books - and I'll definitely go back to Campbell's soon! Anyway - just to prove how awesome Campbell's is (in my opinion), I've included some pics of its interior here. I can stay in here for ages! Browsing through all the books of course, and enjoying the ambience...
I often see people taking wedding photos - but this is the first time I've seen these two Volkswagon bridal vans together! They look almost alike (apart for the colour of course)...and they have got HEART SHAPED exhaust pipes!! I didn't know about this - until one of the drivers told me so. I was so thankful to him for pointing it out to me!
Meet Zoe - a four-year-old pooch - belonging to one of the artists in Fremantle. Zoe was found as a timid, skinny stray, but right now she looks so healthy and gorgeous, thanks to her owner's tender loving care. She loves lying in the sun...and she was also more than happy to pose for me :) I'd love to take more pics of her. I particularly love the one where she looks into my camera with her beautiful brown eyes...
Art is everywhere in Fremantle! I spotted this cute table decoration after taking pics of Zoe...
And managed to take some pics of the Bather's Beach summer markets before it wrapped up for the year. I focused mainly on the macaron stall as I was particularly intrigued by the beautiful colour combinations and all. Love pastel shades! And the food! The stall owner is French - and is from Murdoch too! :) Hope to see him again in next year's summer markets!
I usually end my trips to Fremantle by watching the sunset at Bather's Beach - personally I think this is one of the best spots to watch sunsets...because I get a wide-angled view of the sunset! This is mainly in spring though!
Right now, the sun's position has shifted to behind the North Mole/South Mole lighthouses...so I guess I may have to shift positions soon!
Captured these sunset pics on a separate occasion - I reckon this was one of my first trips back to Fremantle after returning to Perth for PhD. I needed a chillax session - so I went to the beach as usual!
I'll be on a lookout for more Fremantle snippets of course! Meanwhile - in our next post, I'll be posting some pics of beautiful tulips, from the recent Tulipmania in Singapore! Do stay tuned!